Top Rated Dekalb County, IL Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Dekalb County, Illinois, there are 50 criminal defense lawyers available with 118+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Dekalb County Has 50 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 118 Reviews

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Craig Boston is an Illinois criminal defense and traffic attorney with nearly 17 years of experience. A former Assistant State’s Attorney in DuPage County, he brings valuable insight from both sides of the courtroom. Before joining Hirsch Law Grou...

Rating: 8.2

Call for a FREE consultation(866) 284-0269

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Meet Alexander B. Blum, Criminal Defense Attorney at Hirsch Law Group. With over a decade of experience, Alexander has defended clients in Cook, Kane, Lake, DuPage, McHenry, Will, and surrounding counties. His practice covers a wide range of crimi...

Rating: 8.3

Call for a FREE consultation(630) 315-0248

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Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Our firm shares a common belief that our most important asset is our clients. We strive to reply to all of our client's questions as promptly as possible and to provide direct answers to direct questions. We have consistently found that over 80% o...

Rating: 10

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: My goal is to obtain the best possible outcome for my clients. This is accomplished through familiarity with the facts of the case, and knowledge of the law. I believe in providing my clients with honest and accurate assesments of their legal issu...

Rating: 7.5

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: In 2002, Brian Wright received his Associate in Paralegal Studies from Bryant and Stratton, and in 2007, his Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University; this fueled his passion for the law. Brian graduated from Northern Uni...

Rating: 8.4

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more

Bio: Meet Thomas Florek, Criminal Defense Attorney at Hirsch Law Group. With nearly two decades of legal experience, Thomas has successfully represented thousands of clients in both Missouri and Illinois. His practice spans criminal matters ranging fro...

Rating: 8.2

Call for a consultation(866) 588-5532

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more

Bio: Meet William “Will” Culp, Associate Attorney at Hirsch Law Group. Will focuses his practice on criminal defense in Central Illinois, bringing a practical and compassionate approach to helping individuals and families navigate complex legal challen...

Rating: 7.9

Call for a consultation(844) 986-0747

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more

Review: "Nicholas and I have worked together on several cases. He is intelligent, imaginative and tireless - fantastic as partner. He is exactly what you want in an advocate and an attorney."

Rating: 6.6

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Anytime I need assistance in a criminal case I need to win, I look no further than Peter Gruber. He has a brilliant legal mind and is unbelievable at thinking on his feet while examining witnesses and speaking before the jury. He is affable, perso..."

Rating: 6.9

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I have been an attorney for just over twenty years, all spent practicing criminal law. The first thirteen years of my career were spent as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Cook County State's Attorney's office. During my years as a prosecutor,...

Rating: 7.5

Call for a consultation(630) 656-9482

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Richard Schmack was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Berwyn, Illinois. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois in 1977 with double majors in Political Science and History. In 1980 he received his Juri...

Rating: 8.1

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "The staff team here at Sexner are truly amazing i couldn't ask for A BETTER lawyer from the way they talk to you and come up with great ideas its like a dream come true i was dealing with some really horrible court things i thought nobody could ge..."

Rating: 8.7

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice and more

Review: "Alicia put her heart and soul into my case and without her I wouldn't have been able to accept the agreement of my case. She was like another family member and I would always laugh during our appointments. She always had a smile on her face and ma..."

Rating: 6.6

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more

Bio: Scott W. Sheen, Attorney at law, graduated from Joliet Catholic High School, Marquette University in Milwaukee. He earned his Law Degree from Northern Illinois University. In 1993 he was licensed to practice law in Illinois. Additionally, Mr. Shee...

Rating: 9.6

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Brian R. Erwin is a highly regarded and skilled criminal defense attorney with over 12 years of top level criminal trial experience. As a former State prosecutor he was well known for his analytical style and methodical preparation which he now de...

Rating: 8.9

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Land Use and Zoning and more

Review: "Evan King did an impressive job. He was diligent, very personable, respectful and well-worded. If you want to win your case, I'd go through him!"

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Jack C. Slingerland received a Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law. Jack is the city Attorney for Genoa, IL. He has served as a DeKalb County Assistant State’s Attorney, as the DeKalb County Public Defender, and ...

Rating: 6.7

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate and more

Review: "Excellent choice for my divorce case, Riley and his staff are very polite and patient. Very professional, very knowledgeable."

Rating: 6.7

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more

Review: "Have been with Regina for many years and she is an excellent family attorney. She cares for the children and isn't worried about stepping on the toes of the other local attorneys simply to keep peace. Being very much a small town mentality (DeKalb..."

Rating: 6.6

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Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Insurance, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and more

Review: "Christie helped me with an expensive ticket for tinted windows. She was able to prove my urgent need for the extra dark tint. The case was dismissed. She is worth every penny. I hope I never need her again, but if I do, I would not hesitate to c..."

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